Ecuador leads sustainable deforestation-free coffee and cocoa production

Published 2024년 7월 26일

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Ecuador has emerged as a global leader in sustainable production, particularly in deforestation-free coffee and cocoa, protecting over 86,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest and accessing demanding markets like the EU. Key initiatives like PROAmazonia and Pago Por Resultados, aligned with REDD+, and partnerships with companies such as Lavazza and Silva Cacao, have been instrumental. Training programs have boosted farmers' productivity and income while reducing deforestation. Recognized for its organic production, Ecuador will host a regional workshop on sustainable practices, with the Paid for Results project aiming to expand these strategies nationally, impacting various Sustainable Development Goals.

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Ecuador has emerged as a global example in sustainable production, standing out for its deforestation-free coffee and cocoa production. The South American country has gained space in demanding markets such as the European Union (EU), proving that its farmers have avoided the deforestation of vast areas of the Amazon. Commitment to Sustainability With more than 93,000 hectares dedicated to the cultivation of coffee, cocoa, palm oil and livestock, Ecuador faced significant challenges in relation to deforestation. However, the country changed course, protecting more than 86,000 hectares of Amazon rainforest by adopting sustainable production practices. Italy and Belgium were the first countries to receive Ecuadorian products certified as deforestation-free. This advance is part of the PROAmazonia and Pago Por Resultados programs, initiatives aligned with the international mechanism for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). International Partnerships To ...

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